Rice Cooker CRC-400 U IB-4932IB-4932 for Your Safety and Continued Enjoyment of This Product, Always Read the Instruction Book Carefully Before Using
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CRC-400 IB-4932_OP 1/2/04 5:57 PM Page 1 INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Coffeemakers Juicers Toasters Egg Food Cooker Processors Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever. Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware, and Savor the Good Life™. www.cuisinart.com © 2004 Cuisinart Cuisinart® is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 Printed in China 03CU13562 Rice Cooker CRC-400 U IB-4932IB-4932 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. CRC-400 IB-4932 final 1/15/04 4:25 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT FOR HOUSEHOLD SAFEGUARDS USE ONLY 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. SPECIAL CORD SET 2. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or INSTRUCTIONS: knobs. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the 3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do risks of becoming entangled in or tipping over a not immerse the Rice Cooker housing in water longer cord. or any other liquid. If housing falls into liquid, Longer extension cords are available and may be unplug the cord from outlet immediately. DO used if care is exercised. NOT reach into the liquid. 4. To avoid possible accidental injury, close super- If a long extension cord is used, the marked vision is necessary when any appliance is used electrical rating of the extension cord should be by or near children. at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or tak- where it can be pulled on by children or tipped over. ing off parts. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged NOTICE: cord or plug, or after the appliance has mal- This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is functioned or has been dropped or damaged in wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug any way or is not operating properly. Return the will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. Center for examination, repair or mechanical or If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. electrical adjustment. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. 7. The use of attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 8. Do not use outdoors or anywhere the cord or Important Safeguards . 1 motor housing might come into contact with Introduction . 1 water while in use. Features and Benefits . 2 9. Do not use the Rice Cooker for anything other Important Guidelines . 2 than its intended use. Tips and Hints . 2 10. To avoid the possibility of the Rice Cooker Assembly Instructions . 3 being accidentally pulled off work area, which Operation could result in damage to the Rice Cooker or in Cooking Rice . 3 personal injury, do not let cord hang over edge Cooking Rice and Steaming . 4 of table or counter. Steaming Only . 4 11. To avoid damage to cord and possible fire or Reheating Rice . 4 electrocution hazard, do not let cord contact hot Cleaning and Maintenance . 4 surfaces, including a stove. Cooking Charts . 5 12. Extreme caution must be used when moving a Recipes . 7 Rice Cooker containing hot oil or other hot liq- Warranty . .18 uids. 13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric INTRODUCTION burner, or in a heated oven. Cuisinart takes the guesswork out of cooking rice. 14. Do not operate Rice Cooker in water or under Now all you have to do is add liquid and rice, stir, running water. cover, and press a switch. When rice is perfectly cooked, your Cuisinart™ Rice Cooker automatically 15. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in reduces the temperature to keep rice warm until removable container. Do not immerse in water. you’re ready to eat. A stainless steel steaming tray is included to let you steam your cooked vegetables, fish, poultry, and specialties like SAVE THESE dim sum! As always, cleanup is quick, because all removable INSTRUCTIONS parts are dishwasher safe. 1 CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 4 FEATURES AND BENEFITS IMPORTANT GUIDELINES 1. Glass Lid w/ Stainless Steel Rim and Steam • This appliance generates steam. Do not operate Vent: See-through glass lid allows you to view uncovered. the rice while the steam vent helps to prevent • Do not use your Rice Cooker under wall hanging splattering. Stainless steel rim accents cabinets; the escaping steam could cause any kitchen. damage. 2. Steaming Tray: Allows you to steam a variety • Do not use metal utensils. Metal utensils will of foods while the rice is cooking. damage the nonstick finish on inner Rice 3. Cooking Pot: Nonstick coating prevents the Cooking pot. rice from sticking to the pot. • Do not plug in the Rice Cooker before rice and 4. Stainless Steel Housing: Durable stainless water have been added. Because most Rice steel construction makes cleanup easy. Cookers do not have an “Off” setting, the unit will 5. Chrome-plated Handles: Cool touch handles. automatically be in “Warm” mode immediately after the unit is plugged in. 6. “Cook” and “Warm” Indicator Switch: LED lights on top of the switch indicate that the unit is in “Cook” or “Warm” mode. TIPS AND HINTS 7. Measuring Cup: Calibrated specifically for your • The Cuisinart™ Rice Cooker is a perfect ™ Cuisinart Rice Cooker; allows you to measure appliance for a busy lifestyle and limited space. the proper rice to water proportions with ease. It will cook rices and grains perfectly with minimal 8. Rice Paddle: Allows you to fluff and scoop the fuss, taking up little counter space and leaving all rice out of the cooking pot and rice doesn't stick your burners free for other tasks. Cleaning up the to the utensil. nonstick Rice Cooker bowl is quick and easy and 9. Retractable Cord Storage (not shown): there is virtually no maintenance. Convenient retractable cord storage. • Your Rice Cooker can be used for more than just plain old rice. It is a simple way to cook pilafs. It is also wonderful for preparing risottos, polenta, oatmeal and other breakfast cereals that 1 require constant stirring and attention. Simply turn unit on and walk away – it will automatically switch to "Warm" when ready to serve. 2 • You can use your Rice Cooker to cook a combi- nation of rice, grains and legumes at the same time. Follow our recipes for ideas and suggested amounts to use – let your imagination be your guide. 3 • Rinsing/Washing Rice: Generally the rule is to “wash” or rinse imported rice and not to wash or rinse domestic (grown in U.S.) rices, as they have been vitamin enriched. To wash rice: place in a medium bowl and cover with water, swirl until the water appears chalky/cloudy and drain in a fine mesh strainer. Repeat until water is 4 clear (or nearly clear) when rice is covered and swirled. Rice aficionados will even “wash” 5 domestic rice, as it removes the starches and reduces stickiness. If you follow a well-balanced diet, then the loss of these vitamins will not be 6 detrimental. Do not wash your rice in the Rice Cooker Bowl – if the outside of the bowl is wet 9 when cooking, it may cause damage to your Rice Cooker. 7 • Some rices may call for a soaking period. This can be done in the Rice Cooker Bowl prior to cooking. 8 • When cooking rice, boil it until it has absorbed all the liquid. At this time it is not quite done. Rice benefits from a “boil-steam” method of cooking. 2 CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 5 Allow your rice to rest on the "Warm" Setting for rice. Use our recipes as a guide, then create 5 to 10 minutes before serving for best results. your own combinations. Do not remove the cover and peek. • When steaming vegetables, clean them and • After rice “rests” for 5 to 10 minutes, open Rice trim to similar size. Follow Vegetable Steaming Cooker cover and stir rice gently with rice paddle Guide for steaming vegetables alone. To steam or a wooden spoon. If rice is not ready to serve, vegetables while preparing rice, use Vegetable re-cover and let stand on "Warm" until ready. Steaming Guide to time when to add vegetables • The Rice Cooker will switch to the "Warm" cycle in steaming tray to the Rice Cooker. Most when it has finished cooking. At this time, you vegetables can be added about 10 minutes may stir in chopped raw vegetables such as before rice has finished cooking. green onions, slivered snow peas, shredded car- • When steaming meats such as poultry or rots, or even grape tomatoes to add texture to sausage, cut all into small, similar sized pieces the dish – they will warm while the rice is resting, (such as “finger strips” or 1-inch slices). Arrange and if served in 5 to 10 minutes will retain their in a single layer in the steaming tray that has unique texture. been sprayed with Cooking Spray. • The Rice Cooker can be used to prepare com- • When steaming shrimp, scallops and other mercially packaged pilafs, rice and grain mixes.